Africa

By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, Sept. 29, 2022 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has inaugurated the Afreximbank Trade Payment Services or “AfPAY”. AfPAY is an intervention designed to facilitate the settlement of international trade on open account terms on behalf of identified African financial institutions and their clients. A statement issued by …

Abuja, Sept. 27, 2022 The Super Eagles failed to hold on to their early lead on Tuesday in Oran and lost 1-2 to hosts Algeria in an international friendly. Terem Moffi gave the Nigerian side a ninth minute lead, but Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez drew Algeria level with a …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 22, 2022 First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has advocated mandatory inclusion of peace education in curriculum of basic education of schools in Africa to promote the culture of peace in the continent. Buhari made the call at an event in New York …

 By Temitope Ponle Abuja, Sept. 20, 2022 The President of African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina would join other world leaders for the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. This is contained in a statement issued by the Communication and External Relations …

By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Sept. 20, 2022 United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) says it will commence cross-border transactions with the new Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) in the fourth quarter of 2022. Mr. Kayode Olubiyi, Group Head, Digital Banking, UBA, said on Tuesday at a UBA webinar that …

Dakar, Sept. 19, 2022 Ghana President’s office, on Monday, declared the end of a Marburg virus outbreak, a highly infectious disease similar to Ebola, that was confirmed in July. Ghana’s Marburg outbreak was the second in West Africa. The first ever case of the virus was detected in 2021 in …

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Sept. 17, 2022 Super Eagles Forwards Victor Osimhen and Odion Ighalo are among star players not invited as Super Eagles Head Coach José  Peseiro names 25 players to take on Algeria in a friendly. The friendly holds on Sept. 27 at the 40,000-capacity Stade Olympique in …

By Augusta Uchediunor Sept. 12, 2022 Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, has announced that the current Group Chief Executive Officer, Ade Ayeyemi, will retire after he attains the age of 60, in accordance with ETI policy. The Board of Directors selected Jeremy Awori to …

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Nairobi, Sept. 13, 2022 Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the swearing of William Ruto as the fifth President of Kenya is a testament of what robust institutions can do in a democracy. Osinbajo, who was in Nairobi on Tuesday to represent Nigeria at the Kenyan presidential inauguration, spoke …

A leading independent newspaper in Nigeria, DAILY TRUST, has called for nominations of exemplary personalities for the coveted African of the Year 2022 award. Nominations are open from September 12, 2022 to midnight of October 24, 2022. In a statement issued on Monday, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the …

By Yinusa Ishola Ado-Ekiti, Sept. 9, 2022 Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has been elected the President of the Forum of Governors of Regions/States of Africa at the body’s election held in Saidia, Morocco. Mr. Yinka Oyebode, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, made this known in a statement …

By Temitope Ponle Abuja, Sept. 9, 2922 The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched and priced a new 1.25 billion euros seven-year Global Benchmark transaction, in a Social Bond format, due Sept. 14, 2029. The AfDB in a statement posted on its website on Friday, stated the bond launched on Wednesday, …

By Temitope Ponle Abuja, Sept. 7, 2022 Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group says the bank will provide 12.5 billion dollars to support the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme (AAA-P). The AfDB president disclosed this via his verified twitter handle @akin_adesina on Wednesday. The AAA-P is …

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu It was a day to cherish as the esteemed actor, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, was honoured with a Doctorate Degree in Arts and Culture by Institut Superieur De Communication Et De Gestion (ISCG) University in Cotonou, Benin Republic on Saturday, August 27. The coveted award featured top-notch industry …

Nairobi, Sept. 5, 2022 The Supreme Court of Kenya on Monday dismissed a petition challenging William Ruto as president-elect, paving the way for his swearing-in next week in line with the country’s constitution. A seven-judge bench unanimously agreed that Ruto met the constitutional threshold to be declared the east African …

Two goals in the final 14 minutes by the resilient Nigeria Super Eagles B team leveled aggregate score at 2-2 vs Ghana’s Black Galaxies to force Penalty shootouts at the MKO Abiola Stadium Abuja on Saturday evening. Ghana began the Championship of African Nations – CHAN qualification second leg tie …

Luanda, Sept. 2, 2022 A 160-carat white Type lla diamond was unearthed in Angola by Lucapa Diamond Company, the company announced on Friday. A press release posted on the company’s website said the 160-carat diamond is the sixth largest recovered to date and the 28th diamond heavier than 100-carat recovered …

LOMÉ, Togo, August 25, 2022 Pan-African banking group, Ecobank Group, has launched the fifth edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge and encourages African Fintech entrepreneurs to enter the competition. Fintechs that are aligned with the Bank’s strategic objectives stand a chance to win an overall cash prize of US$50,000 for …

By Chimezie Anaso Awka, Aug. 24, 2022 Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has expressed shock over the sudden death of Dr. Nnamdi Okafor, representing Awka South Constituency 1 in the State House of Assembly Soludo, in a statement signed by Mr. Christian Aburime, his Press Secretary on Wednesday, described Okafor’s …

Hon Nnamdi Okafor (Akajiugo Awka), the member representing Awka South Constituency and Majority Leader of the Anambra State House of Assembly collapsed inside his hotel bathroom and was later confirmed dead by paramedics who rushed to the scene. A statement made available to Global Patriot Newspapers by Hon Benjamin Okoli, President General, Nigerian …

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Enugu state, Mr. Frank Nweke Jnr., has said that the failure of political and economic leadership is responsible for the complete breakdown of law and order in the state Speaking in a television interview in Abuja Tuesday, Nweke, who …

The Zambian Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Chipoka Mulenga, has sought the assistance of the President, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote in the development of his country’s agricultural sector. Chipoka Mulenga, who led a delegation from Zambia on tour of the 3.00 million metric tonnes Dangote Fertiliser plant at the …

By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Ilorin, Aug. 18, 2022 The National Male Basketball team, D’Tigers camp will open on Saturday, Aug. 20 in Abidjan in preparations for window four of the 2023 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. This is contained in a statement by Afolabi Oni, on behalf of the Media Committee of the …

  Kisumu/Nairobi, Aug. 16, 2022 Kenya on Tuesday braced for a protracted legal battle after William Ruto was declared the winner of its presidential election. Ruto was declared the victor in a closely fought presidential race over the objections of more than half the electoral commission, stoking fears of political …